07/08/2026
Day 3 Update – China Educational Tour 2026
Warm greetings to all our beloved Parents and Guardians.
"Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer." Each day in Beijing continues to broaden our learners' horizons as they experience China's remarkable history, innovation and culture firsthand.
As usual, our breakfast was scheduled at 0700hrs, but honestly, after the previous day’s marathon of walking and standing, most learners were in a state that can only be described as “battery at 1% with no charger in sight.” Waking them up required more than one strategy—some needed repeated calls, others needed gentle shaking, and a few looked like they were negotiating for “just five more minutes in bed.” Despite the struggle, we managed to rush for breakfast and successfully regrouped with our coach at 0800hrs for the day’s activities.
Our first visit was the China Science and Technology Museum (中国科学技术馆). Learners explored interactive exhibits in physics, space, robotics and environmental science, experiencing firsthand how innovation and technology are driving China's development while making learning exciting and practical.
We then proceeded to the Military Museum of the Chinese People’s Revolution (中国人民革命军事博物馆), where learners gained insight into China's journey through struggle, national defence and the importance of patriotism, unity and safeguarding national sovereignty.
In between and after the visits, learners also had brief shopping moments. However, it is becoming clear that Beijing is a highly touristic city where one must be extremely careful—without proper guidance, you either end up buying very cheap replicas or original products priced many times higher than what we are used to in Zimbabwe. As such, more research and careful exploration will be done before any major purchases are made.
Overall, the learners thoroughly enjoyed another enriching day, remaining curious, excited and fully engaged throughout the programme.
